Old Bridge Turnpike: Victims Stabbed, Suspect Arrested and Charged

SOUTH RIVER, NJ - Three men were stabbed at the BP Gas Station on Old Bridge Turnpike on the morning of October 5, says a report issued by the South River Police today.

Police responded to a report of multiple victims that had been stabbed. Upon their arrival, officers located three males who had multiple, non-life-threatening wounds.

East Brunswick police officers assisted the South River officers who had been able to render first aid to the victims, obtain initial witness statements, and locate and secure the crime scene which was located at Veterans park in South River.

South River detectives responded and processed the crime scene. As a result of the investigation, detectives identified 18-year-old Anthony Amaya of East Brunswick as the suspect in the attacks on the three men. On October 14, he was charged with three counts of aggravated assault,; three counts of unlawful possession of a weapon; and three counts of possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.

Bail was set for Amaya at $150,000.

Chief Mark Tinitigan commended the responding officers and detectives for their hard work and dedication: "this is another example of members of the agency working in an unselfish manner and working relentlessly to accomplish a goal."

As is the case with all criminal defendant, the charges against Anthony Amaya are merely accusations and he is innocent until proven guilty.

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Student Council has worked hard last month to raise interest in Disability Awareness at the high school by hosting a walk-a-thon. The "Choose To Include program took place on April 28 and raised over $ 1500 for a related program. The students also produced a related video on Viking Television Network to highlight the project.

ELMONT, NY — Long Branch, New Jersey's Joe Bravo has been voted the recipient of the Mike Venezia Memorial Award that is presented to jockeys who exemplify extraordinary sportsmanship and citizenship — on and off the track.

Bravo, who is known to his legion of fans as “Jersey Joe,” will receive the award at ceremonies after the third race at Belmont Park on ...

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - After two years of renovations, Walmart on Tuesday celebrated that opening of its expanded Supercenter store.

The now 190,000 square-foot store on Route 1 will be open 24 hours a day. It features a garden center, pharmacy, photo center, vision and glasses center and a McDonald’s restaurant, among other facilities.

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For 2018, the 16th annual Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event, held May 9-13 at the Horse Park of New Jersey (HPNJ), was dominated by Martin, an Olympian who won the CCI2*, the CIC3* and the CCI3*. He rode On Cue, Kyra and Long Island T, respectively. The large cardboard display check at the ...

TRENTON, NJ – The New York Yankees, 27 time World Champions and presently holders of the best record in Major League Baseball, have announced that first baseman Greg Bird and outfielder Billy McKinney will be joining the Eastern League Trenton Thunder tonight on a Major League Rehabilitation assignment from the parent club.

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The Immaculate Conception Summer Carnival is a family-friendly, community event that includes ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Dan Schulman, president and CEO of PayPal, called on the Class of 2018 on Sunday to take a stand for social justice as they graduate during a time of unprecedented technological and social change.

He talked about the decision at PayPal to rescind plans to build a global operations center in North Carolina following legislation many considered discriminatory ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Three people were stabbed following a fight at a party late Saturday on Delafield Street between Bristol and Courtland streets, Rutgers police said in an alert sent out to students.

The assault, which was not on the Rutgers University campus, occurred about 11:45 p.m., police said.

They said the victims are not affiliated with the university. All three victims reported ...

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The man was recovering from having a pace maker in his chest and wondering of the impact of the noise from the gym.

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ—Disability Allies, Inc. (DA), a 501(c)(3) organization based in East Brunswick opened the Young Adult Inclusion Center on April 28, 2018 is featuring a variety of programs to Young Adults with Special Needs in the following areas: Technology, Music, Theatre/Drama, Cooking/Baking, Arts & Crafts, and Poetry & Creative Writing. The programs are set to begin on June ...

On Tuesday, June 12th, elected county committee members of the Middlesex County Republican Organization will have a choice on who will be their next County Chair and party executive board.

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